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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-17
Democratic Disappointment,

A local democrat who was I'm
ion soldier, while in a loquacious
mood one of the first days of last
week, accoSted a republican, and a
comrade in arms, by the way, on the
street and reprimanded him for the
Judgment pronounced by republicans
on the presidents pension policy.
He excused the executive past course
on the ground that all of the bills
that had been vetoed were OF pri-
vate and special nature; that many
of them were frauds, and that allow
ing the just ones only tended to ia
voritis'n or rewarding few at the
expense of many. Then swelling
with pride. he referred to the pend
ing dependent pension bill and said
that in this the president would re-
deem himself; that this was general
bill founded on the broad and sweep
ing principles calculated to do just
ice to all and to afford needed relief
to the aged, who were really worthy
of the nations benefcence. Our
president will demonstrate his love
for the Union soldier by signing
this wise and worthy bill. This
sanguine comrade was casually met,
by the comrade whom he had &C
costed, last Saturday after the daily
papers conveying news of the presi-
dents veto OF the dependent pension
bill had been received. The demo.
crat was rather taciturn on this oc.
casion, and to bring the matter be-
fore the meeting, the republican
was obliged to suggest the veto
After some formal excuses, an opin
ion was elected, which out of respec
for the president we will not repro
duce. 1t was one of disappointment
and regret, without attempt to con
done the insult the veto thrusts upoi
the Union soldier and his dependents
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-17
Melville.


The thaw caught cold last week.
The protracted meeting at the Center
froze up and will again begin in about three
wee.s. Preaching every other Sunday
evening, at the Price school house.
The .orrel youth still parts his hair in
the middle.
c. c. Nicholson, the astronomer, is door
keeper at the writing school in Price, and
it is said he is a success.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Collins, of Atlantic,
have been visiting the parents OF Mrs. Col.
Inns for the past week.
Mr.. Palmer, we understand, will teach
the last month of Mrs. Smouse's school at
Price.
The singing school closed at the Center
last Friday night. There is talk Of having
another halt term this winter.
Miss Sadie Andrews is at home again,
after an absence Of several months.
The winter schools, except three or four,
will close next week. Miss Schank in
No. 3; Miss McManigal, No, 4; o. P.
Palmer, No. 6; Mr.. Palmer, No. 7; A. E.
The foregoing are all good teachers, and
the board of directors did wise thing last
year in employing so able corps of teach
ers.
Mrs, o. Elicit has gone to Boone county
for an extended visit with friends and rel.
atives. Later: Since writing the above
we learn that Mrs Elicit returned home,
Unexpectedly, last Saturday.
Newlin Archer will live on Gray's farm
just vacated by Jack o Brien.
John Feeney was around on our streets
wearing smile that looked like crack
in side of bacon. Upon inquiry we
found the cause to be bran new girl al
his home. Mother and child doing well
c. Wilkins, the cattle king of Melville
has taken in new partner who will stay
with him for several years, no preventing
providence. 1t is girl; usual weight.
w. o. Anderson's little child, which
has been sick for some time with lung
fever, is some better now. The little one,
life was despaired of for a while. We are
glad to note the improvement.
A sad accident occurred at the Center
school house week before last AS
young gentleman with brindle mustache,
and turnip hair was basking in the smile.
Of the uncomfortable beauty of Melville
where he had been .fondled, as CLEVELAND
fondles republican officials, for six months
youth with smile that beggars descrip
ton asked the beauty if she would not pa
him on the head as she had the vegetable
headed fellow. She replied "you bet you
life" Depart from me you turnip-headet
"galoot." I will not ST for you any more
Sad and lonely the youth crawled for hi
hole.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-17

GOVERNOR LARRABEE, on behalf
of the State, filed a complaint with
the state board of railway commits
sioners, against the c., b. & Q. rail-
way for making greater charges for
the transportation of coal from a
point in Lucas county to Glenwood
than from the same point to Council
Bluffs, the latter being the greater
distance. The commissioners inn
mediately communicated the COM
plant to President Perkins, of the
40" who, in his reply INDUCES in
some formal quibbling to the effect
that the rate to Council Bluffs is not
paying, but is given to afford the
Iowa coal a market in that place.
Inasmuch as the rate corresponds
with that on other roads, the state
men: that it is not remunerative will
not convince the commission Of Its
truthtulness. The result of the pro-
ceedings will be that the president
of the company will gracefully sub
nit to the inevitable and reduce the
Glenwood rate. The state and ma
tional laws for the control of cor
porations designated as common
carriers are now so complete as to
afford the people remedy for every
grievance and the means are Access
sibIe to all. The means employed
by the governor are open to individ-
uals and will receive the same atten-
ton, though the same promptness
may not be expected after the sys-
tenn has become popular and appli-
cants numerous. The corporation
control problem is solved, at least so
far that palpable determinations, the
giant evil, can be remedied by the
simplest and most economical means.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-17
The Dependent Pension Bill Vetoed.

President Cleveland returned the
bill entitled "an act for the relief of
dependent parents and honorably
discharged soldiers and sailors who
are now disabled and dependent up
on their own labor for support"
and which appeared in THE REPUB-
LIcAN last week, to the House last
Friday, with his disapproyal. 1t
was accompanied by tedious mes
sage of fiimsy excuses for the veto,
coupled with a profusion of insults
to the Union soldier, and withal
poor substantiation Of his action.
The reasons assigned are that the
government cannot afford the ex-
pense of rewarding its soldiers; that
the bill is vague in its provisions
and that it would encourage fraud
that the soldier who received thir.
teen dollars per month during term
of service was fully compensated
and that if he has not become we'll
TODD he is not worthy OF govern
ment assistance at this time.
All of these alleged reasons are,
it is unnecessary to state, without
foundation in fact or justification in
reason. AS the bill provides for
pensioning dependent soldiers or
their parents nothing bat mal-ad-
ministration Of the pension depart
mcnt could foil it of meeting its de-
signs, as the power TO disburse
certainly includes the power to re.
strict within the comprehension oil
the act, and with the present incum.
bent Of that Office, we doubt if :
personal preference would induce
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-17
Gray.
Ry Nfnaar 4


Seth Clifford spent Saturday and Sun
day in Gray.
We are enjoying a whirl OF regular
March weather at present. Anything tc
bring warm weather.
VIM. Allen is agent for patent washer.
1t is said to be good one.
The roads are in excellent condition for
at present.
VIM. G. Stuart was in town on business
on Wednesday of last week.
Mr.. Baldwin is at work in Mr.. Foote'S
wagon shop again. Mr.. Foote is at home
again and will attend to the iron depart
ment,
S. ID. Thayer, OF Audubon, was in Gray
last Monday.
L. N. French and G. 6. Albee, Of Cam
eron township. were in town last Saturday.
We understand that Mr.. Albee will move
here in a short time.
Geo. Gray has Just returned from bust
ness trip to northwestern Iowa.
Thos Cochran, an enterprising farmer
Of this vicinity, has just returned from a
trip to Davenport.
r. II. Foster, of Viola, visited last Sat
urday with his son-in-law, Jas. Carter, Of
this place.
Seth Clifford struck job OF crib.build.
ing and corn scooping last Saturday,
VIM. G. Smith sold a fine young beef to
Mr.. Benson last Saturday.
Mr.. Foote informs us that he has Just
| closed a successful series OF meetings at
his appointment in Shelby county, there
| having been about dozen conversions
and good addition to church member.
ship.
James Barick, who has been in Lebeck
Bros. store during the winter, will work
on Gray's ranch the coming season. Jim
is Eat home" on the farm.
| Mr.. Geo. McLacklin received news las
week of the sudden death of an uncle neal
his old home in Vermont. Death supposed
to have been caused by heart disease.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Corner, we are glad to say
has recovered from her recent severe
sickness.
| William Hamilton will, we understand
leave shortly for southern California. II,
has relatives there, and if the country suit
him he will probably make that place hi,
| home.
Clark Swiger thinks OF quitting tn.
dray business here, and going to farming
He will probably farm the place now &C
cupied by Mr.. Scybert, as that gentleman
by reason OF poor health, has been obligee
to give up farming.
Ben Brookfeld went to Audubon las
Friday, on business, remaining over Sun
day.
Frank Leet came up from Audubon
| Thursday night to look after his interests
here and see how Gray was prospecting.
Ed Hamilton came up from Audubon
last Sunday on visit to numerous friend'
1 in this place. Ed is as fat and hearty q,
ever. He is now holding down Ike Man
ly's Job at Ross, while Ike is up north
buying cattle.
Mrs. Will Lebeck is enjoying a visi
from her brother, Mr.. Schlotterbeck, from
Benton county.
o. P. Waitman, who intended organic
ing lodge Of the X. of L., in this place
last Friday night, failed to reach here, fol
which reason the matter is indefinitely
postponed,
Mr.. Crowner, of Marine, who has beer
here taking care Of his son-in.law, Mr.
Scybert, left for home Friday morning
JIG will return in a few days.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-17
B. F. HOWALD.
Analysing Strikes.

Brddstreefs gives the uncomfortable intelligence
that despite of legislation favoring labor and despite
OF frequent protests all sides against strikes except
as last resort. the number Of laborers strikes
during January, 1887, $1,000 against 1920 for
the corresponding month of 1886.
The injury Gone TO- commerce by these 81, 900 men
is not easily imagined and 10 not capable of direct
proof The questions of interest are, has any one,
and how many, been benefited by the strikes? Only
are strikers have been successful in gaining their
demands l04l0 went back TO work compromises
which arbitration would have granted, 32, lis have
failed utterly and have either gone back to work
old conditions or have seen other men take their
places. The remainder of the 81, 900 still on
strike. Twelve strikes including 5765 hands, have
been the result Of orders from the Knights Of Labor
or trades unions, or the employment Of non-union
men, or the discharge Of union men. Only one Of
Them and that affecting 100 men, has been successful
three, involving the labor of 1900 hands, have been
compromised The remainder are still pending.
This small ratio of success indicates the ill-advised
nature Of the majority of the strikes. Economy Is
the order Of the day. and though the great heart OF
the country Is, and will be, in sympathy with
labor, yet the merchant who Is struggling to make
ends meet the holder of railroad other stocks who
Is receiving few and small dividends; the mauufac-
turer who is has been, running at loss in hope Of
better days, has scant patience with men who throw
up certain employment and paralyZe trade plea
Of any but the most serious grievance. That large
class who clerk in stores act as book-keepers tray
cling men, and In the hundred other capacities Of
servants Of trade upon small, and often decreasing
salaries can not sympathze deeply with who
while earning as much more than themselves, re-
iect steady employment. The few successful strikes
have been those which were undertaken after every
effort compromise had failed and after clear case
Of oppression or unfairness had been made out
against the employers In the majority Of the Janu-
airy strikes no such was made out, were at
tempts at arbitration made by the strikers.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-17

Louisville Courier Journal (Dem.): It
was Eustis, of Louisiana, who said to a
clump of brother senators who were com.
planning Of the administration "Gentle-
men, you should, in speaking of the presi-
dent, bear in your minds and hearts the
legend over the music stand in the Colo.
RADIO hall: 'Gentlemen will please not
shoot at the pianist. She's doing the best
that she knows how"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-17

The Interstate commerce law
which requires tariff schedule from
each local station to all points outside
of the state, will tax the facilities of
printing offices both in the cities and
throughout the country. Consider
ing the amount of work and material
necessary the task seems almost i'm
possible of accomplishment by the
time specified-April 9Th.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-17

THE north pole and the end of
the rainbow seem to be equally in
accessible points, the latter to delude
youth and the former to beguile the
middle aged. In the face of the
disheartening history of Arctic ex-
plorations, scientist by the name
of Mac Arthur, accompanied by a
drug clerk named Young, left Win
nipeg in quest of the north pole on
the 18th inst.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-17
JAS. r. POUND.
Notice of School Election.

Notice is hereby given to the qualified
electors of Audubon Independent District,
in the county Of Audubon and state OF
Iowa, that the annual meeting of said In.
dependent District will be held OH Mon
day, the 14th OF March, A. d., 1887, at the
Town Hall, in Audubon, for the election
Of two Directors for the full term, and for
the transaction of such other business as
may legally be done at such election.
BY order Of the Board of Directors.
THos. WALKER,
Secretary
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-17
Herder's Notice.

All persons having stock they
want pastured or herdcd will do
well to let the undersigned have
them as l have rented the pasture
north of town, and will also have
charge of the town herd. l will
take good care of all stock left in
my charge. sw. JAMES LYNN,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-17
On the Third Day of the Fair.

Every purchaser of One Dollars worth of goods from either
department of my Mammoth Double Store will receive num-
bered ticket which will ene the holder chance in the
Drawing place grounds of the Audubon County
Fair Association, the third day of the exhibition of 1887
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-17
ANNUAL STATEMENT

We herewith submit for your considera.
ton statement of the financial standing
OF the several funds entrusted to our care,
belonging to said Independent School
District, as follows:
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-17

ALL railroad passes except for &C
tual employees of railroads will die
all unnatural death April 9Th.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-17
PRIZES AND PLAN OF DRAWING.

On the third day of the Fair tickets bearing numbers
pondng with those upon the tickets issued from store will
be thoroughly mixed in box prepared for the purpose and
the tickets then drawn out by dsinteresed party
Ticket bearing number 10th slip drawn
will secure a Lady's Fine Silk Handkerchief, So 50
Same 18TH, pair Ladies Fine Kid Cloves. 50
Same 5oh, pair Ladies' French Kid Shoes.
Same 18th, Fine Silk Dress Pattern 81 90
Same 1ooth Fine Davis Sewing Machine. SO
Same 125th Fine Gold Shirt ........... 50
Same 15oth, pair Gents Fine Calf Boots. 7
Same 175th, Gents Fine Suit ........... 90
Same 2ooth, Gents Fine Hat. ............ 90
Same 225th, Gents Fine Overcoat ..... IS 90
1t expressly agreed that the holder of the lucky tickets
must be the Audubon County Fair Grounds time of
drawing to claim prize. Failure to appear forets prize
B. F. Howad.
Our stock of goods complete that will pay you give
call and examine it. We please you, both style
quality and price, and at the time give you chance
in the Grand Drawing explained above.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-02-17
slaGI 20 1881 20
CONTINGENT FUND.

CONTINGENT FUND.
Amount on hand, last settlement. 1851 o.
received from Co. Treasurer sg5 90
Amount paid sincs..". .......-... $50 II
on hand. ..........."........... ls49 SO
The Portland daily press., 1887-04-02
PoRTLANp's LIGHTS.
What Capt Dennison of the Rich
mond Says of Them.

Capt William E. Dennison. of the steamer
City of Richmond, was asked last night how
far down the coast the electric lights of
Portland can be seen, and in reply to the
question, told some interesting facts of the
power of the lights "Ordinarily." said
Capt. Dennison, 1--WE first see the lights. on a
dark, starlit night, as we turn Small Point
which is about IS miles from Portland. The
lights first seen are those in the western part
OF the city, shining out by the ends of the
Islands. Last Tuesday night we saw the
lights as we came past Seguin. On cloudy
night the glare of the light on the clouds can
usually be seen when we are six miles to the
eastward of Seguin. have seen this glare
when forty miles down the coast 1t can be
perceived the greatest distance from the city
when it is very cloudy, with perhaps little
snsw."
Capt. Dennison, in reply to question as
to whether the lights were Of any assistance
to vessels approaching the coast, said that in
making the harbor the course was rendered
much palmer than before the electric lights
sent their rays out over the water. Former
ly the point on the outer end of Cushing's
Island. by which inward and outward bound
vessels are obliged to pass, could not be seen
when there was no moon, but now it is easily
made out, and on cloudy night the whole
entrance of the harbor can be seen. In the
upper harbor the danger of collision be-
tween vessels is greatly reduced, and when
steamers are passing in Tor out, the lookout
can see small boat, if one is in the vicinity.
The caDtains used 70 he ohliped IN take their
vessels through the crowded upper harbor
when it was so dark that small boats carry
ing no lights could not be seen until the yes
sells were close to them.
Captain Dennison said that the suggestion
which had been made to put an electric tight
upon Portland Head did not seem a good
idea to him as the light would be so power
full that after passing it pilots would be una
BILE to see anything. This was the objection
made to the electric light at Hell Gate, of
which it was said that the light was perfect
while vessel was in the water Illuminated
it but when the light was left astern it was
like sailing into utter blackness. Captain
Dennison has an idea, however, which is
worthy of consideration. 1t is to put cleo
trio lights at prominent places along the
water front of the city, as on the ends of the
wharves. These lights would not have the
objection to the much more powerful light
suggested for Portland Head, but would
make Portland harbor one of the best light
ed on the coast. In summer, especially,
when the upper harbor is filed with many
pleasure boats, the lights would tend 10 pre-
| vent accident.
The Portland daily press., 1887-04-02
The City of MexIcn

Next Monday evening, Hon. Clarence Pull.
len will deliver his lecture on the "City Of
Mexico at City Hall, and the tickets are
meeting with ready sale at Stockbridge's
Those who have not procured them should
be about it at once. The lecture is magnif
Gently illustrated with illuminated views
thrown by the stereopticon and calcium light
upon screen twenty-seven feet square in
front Of the stage. These pictures represent
the most interesting phases of Mexican life,
and many of them are from photographs
taken by the lecturer liz his travels.
Mr.. Pullen's success In the lecture field
has been conspicuous. He has lectured
among other places, in Portland, in fremont
Temple, Boston, the Boston Theatre, and
the New England Conservatory of Music,
and before the American Geographical Soci-
ETY. at Chickering Hall, New York. He has
engagements to deliver his lecture on the
CITY of Mexico" during the next three
weeks, in Bangor and before the Long Island
historical Society in Brooklyn, NY. Every
where he has been greeted by large audi
ences, and unqualified praise of all who
nave neard him. He is making many en-
gagements Tor next season. The opportuni-
" 10 near one who Is an acknowledged an
tnorlty on the subject of which he treats.
and who SO pleasantly combines Amusement
with instruction, is one which should NOT he
neglected by any who find it possible 10 az
tend. w az
The Portland daily press., 1887-04-02

call, and now await us stragglers on the other
shore.
Responded to by Rev. @. Fl. Shinn. De-
partment Chaplain.
Out Visitors Comradesl brothersi Born of the
same spirit of patriotism and baptlsed IN the same
baptism of fire. Welcome one ana all TO Bos-
worth P0st
Responded to by Comrades Warren of
Cloudman Post, Norris of Sheridan Post and
Tricky. Past Department Commander of
New Hampshire.
our Girls-The older they grow the better we
love them When we need their aid they are like
the widows cruise of oil,-"they fall not"
Responded to by Commander A. M. Saw
yer.
Olr Roys-W Worthy sons of worthy sires. Soon
IN fake orr places at the front in the battle of life
NAV love OF country and loyalty to the flag be
their guide through life
Responded to by Captain Waldo F, Perry,
Sons of Veterans.
Between the toasts the comrades were en-
tertained with songs and readings, which
were encored quite heartily.
At12 Cloudman Post had to leave, and at
1 o'clock Bosworth Post escorted the com.
fades of Sheridan Post to the depot The
visiting comrades were all very much pleased
with the muster and enjoyed the camp fire
heartily. If space would permit we would
be pleased to print the! unique bill of fare
The Portland daily press., 1887-04-02
Portland Division. S. Oft

At the regular meeting of Portland Divi.
sion last evening the following officers were
installed. for the ensuing term by j. b.
Thorndike, assisted by Henry Towle:
W. P.-Geo. N. L. KimbaI
W. A.-E s. Kimball.
X. S.-H. s. Burgess.
A. II. Sd. f. Eldridge.
i. Sd. b. Thorndke
Treas-T. w. Burnnam
Chap Martha L. Green.
Con.-W. II. Phillips.
A. Con.-Mary G. Chandler.
LS.-John A. Chandler
o. SD. IL. Towle.